[Nationwide ] If you are Japanese, you must visit at least once! 8 charming sushi restaurants
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2023-01-20
Sushi is without a doubt the most iconic gourmet food of Japanese food culture. The combination of fresh fish, delicious rice, and other ingredients makes sushi an art form. Although sushi has already become much more commonplace with the rise of major conveyor-belt sushi chains, sometimes you still want to enjoy authentic sushi made by a professional chef. In this issue, we have selected eight popular and attractive sushi restaurants in various parts of Japan. Please give them a try.
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Sushi Yama-Ken Shinjuku East Exit
A restaurant where you can enjoy the ultimate sushi prepared by artisans is located a 2-minute walk from Seibu Shinjuku Station and a 4-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station. Its name is "Sushi Yama-Ken ". The restaurant offers uncompromising quality and a special atmosphere to customers who come to the restaurant in search of delicious sushi. It is a perfect place to visit for special occasions such as dates and anniversaries.
All-you-can-eat domestic tuna at a great price!
Sushi Yamaken's most recommended menu is "All-you-can-eat tuna nigiri course ". You can enjoy the finest Japanese tuna to your heart's content. First, you will be served a course of about 16 nigiri and kappo dishes, followed by an all-you-can-eat tuna nigiri course. The time limit is two hours, with the last order 30 minutes before. Thanks to the speedy delivery of the first 16 dishes, the course alone is enough to satisfy even the most discerning diners. The price is 5999 yen, which is a tremendous cost performance. You can also add optional extras such as all-you-can-drink.
High quality space with a special atmosphere
When you think of an authentic, high-class sushi restaurant, you may imagine a high threshold that keeps the common people out. However, Sushi Yama-Ken is a modern and stylish space that dispels such austere images and adds a stylish touch to the time spent enjoying sushi. The staff is known for their friendly and informal atmosphere. It is just the right level of coziness for those who want to feel a little taller and more luxurious.
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Restaurant Name：Sushi Yama-Ken Shinjuku East Exit
Address: WaMall Kabukicho 6F, 1-18-9 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Business hours: 16:30-23:00 (last order at 22:00)
Phone number: 050-2018-6228
Official website: https://sushi-yamaken-shinjuku.com/
Sushi Bar Susabiyu Umeda Higashidori Branch
If you want to enjoy authentic sushi in the Osaka area, we recommend visiting "Susabiyu "in Umeda. As Osaka is known as a town of gourmets, its ingenuity in pursuit of deliciousness, open-minded service, and friendliness are major points of interest. The lively atmosphere of the popular bars creates an inviting space that draws people from all walks of life.
Not only fish, but also meat sushi is an option.
Some people may not like seafood to begin with. It would be unfortunate if there are others in the same group who cannot enjoy their meal as much as they would like, but they need not worry, as the restaurant offers the option of meat sushi. The flavor of the fatty meat is irresistible. All the food is cooked at a low temperature, so there is no need to worry about safety. Also of note are the various creative dishes that can only be found here. The creative menus, such as the limited-quantity crab shell sushi, "Compota ", creative tempura, and bite-sized sukiyaki, will make your meal a pleasure to eat. Needless to say, the quality of the authentic sushi is also excellent.
Nostalgic atmosphere with a Showa-era retro feel
The interior has an atmosphere reminiscent of an old-fashioned public bathhouse, yet it is also clean. At the counter, you can enjoy conversation with the chefs, and at the tables, you can enjoy sushi to your heart's content with your group. Orders can be placed smoothly from a smartphone, and sushi is served very quickly. We are happy to offer all kinds of innovations to increase customer satisfaction.
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Name： Sushi Bar: Susabiyu Umeda Higashidori Branch
Address: 5-5 Komatsubara-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Phone number: 050-5831-5685
Business hours: Monday-Sunday, national holidays, the day before a holiday: 11:30-23:00 (food last order at 22:00, drinks last order at 22:30)
Closed: No holidays
Otaru Masazushi Head Office
Located in Otaru, one of Hokkaido's most famous tourist attractions, Masa Sushi has been in business for over 80 years. "Masa Sushi ". If you want to enjoy authentic sushi in Hokkaido, this is definitely one of the places you should include in your travel plans. You can enjoy fresh ingredients such as tuna, Hokkaido's unique sea urchin, herring roe, scallops, and herring with no odor, all prepared with the skill of experienced chefs. Incidentally, the restaurant has branches in Ginza, Shinjuku, and even overseas."Tuna offered with pride as the world's best "
The first thing you should enjoy at Masazushi is the tuna. No effort is spared in the purchasing process in order to provide the most delicious tuna of consistent quality throughout the year. The sweetness, tenderness, and melt-in-your-mouth texture of the tuna are all at a very high level, and you can feel the pride that goes into each piece of sushi. Not only the O-toro and Chutoro, but even the Akami has more than enough fatty meat.
In-store facilities to meet a wide range of needs
The restaurant, which has a powerful appearance helped by its five-story exterior, boasts a considerable capacity. The first floor is a counter seating area with as many as 30 seats, where you can enjoy the craftsmanship of the chefs and their conversation. The second through fourth floors include a Japanese-style room, a hall, a small hall, and a large hall, all of which are equipped to accommodate a variety of customers and purposes. A very nice service is that a craftsman comes to a private room and makes sushi right in front of you. This is a great way to enjoy sushi as a form of food entertainment.
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Name：Otarumasa Sushi Head Office
Address: 1-1-1 Hanazono, Otaru City (Sushi-ya Dori)
Business hours: 11:00-15:00 (14:30 last order), 17:00-21:00 (20:30 last order)
Closed: Wednesdays and New Year's Day
Phone number: 0134-23-0011
Official website: http://www.masazushi.co.jp/shop_honten.html
Janome Main Store
In Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture, the famous restaurant "Janome Honten "is open for business, loved by locals and visited by many people from far away. It is a community-based restaurant where you can enjoy fresh seafood unique to the Pacific coast at a reasonable price. It is the first place you should visit when you want to eat delicious sushi in this area. It is located right next to Miyako Station, making it easily accessible.
Looks like a set menu restaurant, but high level sushi
The clientele seems to be a mixture of daily users such as businessmen on their lunch break and tourists from faraway places. The menu includes common items such as ramen noodles and fried chicken set meals, and at first glance, one might assume that it is a set meal restaurant rather than a sushi restaurant. With its high cost performance, the restaurant satisfies a variety of people. However, that is not to say that the sushi is of a low quality, and you can enjoy the fresh fish in generous portions to your heart's content.
Miyako Specialty "Bottle Don "
In Miyako, freshly caught sea urchins have long been preserved in milk bottles along with sterilized seawater. The "Bottle Don "was invented in reference to this unique style. The seafood in the large milk bottles comes in a wide variety, including sea urchin, salmon, octopus, crab, and mekabu. The contents of the bottle are poured over rice to create a hearty bowl of seafood. It is a fun experience as if you were opening a jewelry box yourself.
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Store Name：Jenome Honsen
Address: 2-8 Sakae-cho, Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture
Access: 1 minute walk from JR and Sanriku Railway "Miyako "station
Business hours: 10:00 - 21:00
Fixed rest day: Water Yao is not fixed rest
Phone number: 0193-62-1383
Yamasan Sushi Head Office
The Hokuriku area, facing the Sea of Japan, is famous for its high quality seafood. Kanazawa's Omimachi Market, known as the food kitchen of the area, also has a popular sushi restaurant "Yamasan Sushi Head Office "where you can enjoy fresh seafood.Kaisendon, a bowl of rice topped with seafood that is sure to be Instagram-worthy
The most popular dish is the Kaisen-don, a bowl of rice topped with 18 different kinds of local and inshore seafood. The gorgeous and artistic presentation is a sight to behold, and is sure to be a hit on Instagram. In fact, many Instagrammers have posted pictures of this powerful bowl of kaisen-don. Of course, it not only looks great, but it tastes great as well. The seafood served with rice and soy sauce from Noto and other areas in the region will captivate many customers.
Morning is recommended
It is not open at night, but instead is a great place to come on a brisk morning and shovel down fresh seafood. There is often a line out the door when the restaurant opens, so it is best to arrive with plenty of time to get in line. Of course, lunch is also recommended.
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Name：Yamasan Sushi Head Office
Address: Kanazawa Omimachi Market, 68 Shimo-Omi-machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Hours of operation: 9:00-16:00
Phone number: 076-221-0055
Official website: http://www.yamasan-susi.com/shop
Kaitenkara and Ichiba Sushi
At Karato Market in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, famous for its fugu (blowfish), the conveyor-belt sushi restaurant "Kaiten Karato Ichiba Sushi "is very popular. Even on days when the first floor of the market is closed and empty, people are sometimes surprised to find many people waiting in line when they go upstairs.Quality not to be underestimated
Conveyor-belt sushi may sound somewhat low-class, but this restaurant boasts the same quality as an authentic sushi restaurant. The restaurant offers a variety of items rarely seen in sushi restaurants, such as whale chirping, Hiramasa, and snow crab. Shimonoseki's specialty, fuku, is a perfect match with tangy momiji grated radish. The seared nodoguro tuna is also fatty and exquisite.High cost performance and full service
All are two pieces per plate, and the wide selection of items, ranging from 135 yen to 650 yen, will satisfy men and women of all ages. There is also a full side menu of fried dishes and desserts, offering a glimpse of the service that only a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant can provide. The customer service is also very attentive and makes dining here enjoyable.
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Store Name：Umitakarato Market
Address: 2F Karato Market, 5-50 Karato-machi, Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi 750-0005
Phone number: 083-233-2611
Official website: http://www.kaitenkaratoichibazusi.com/
Kaisen Ichibaisho (Seafood Market)
Tokushima, which is easily accessible from the Kansai region, also has popular restaurants with excellent cost performance. Located in Naruto City, "Kaisen Ichiba Uo Taisho (Fish Taisho) "is favored for its reasonable prices and very satisfying volume.Stable and tasty
The restaurant offers fresh fish from its convenient location near the fishing port and the kesu (fish pond) equipped in the restaurant. Particularly popular is the "Kami-Nigiri Set Meal ". The consistent deliciousness of the food attracts many repeat customers.
A store loved by the community
Not only sushi but also tempura and other dishes are very popular and attract many local customers during lunch hours. The budget for set menus is up to the mid-1000 yen range. It is a cozy restaurant that does not have a high threshold, and you can choose between table seating and tatami rooms. The table seating has a box-type layout and is well known for its calmness.
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Store Name: Seafood Market Fish General Naruto Branch
Address: 472 Matsushima, Kurosaki, Nuyo-cho, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture
Business hours: 11:00 - 14:00, 16:30 - 22:00
Closed: Monday
Kamemasa Kurukuru Sushi
A sushi restaurant where the wait is getting longer every year due to the sheer costliness is "Kamesho Kuru Kuru Sushi "in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture. Even if you arrive well in advance of the opening time, it is common to wait several hours. On the other hand, it is a very attractive restaurant that makes you want to come and eat even if you have to wait in line.
The most popular is the medium fatty tuna.
The most popular menu item at Kamemasa is chutoro (medium fatty tuna), which many customers seem to always order. It is a large-sized fish that melts in your mouth, yet is extremely reasonably priced at 440 yen for two pieces. It is so popular that one always worries that the limited number of pieces per day will soon run out.
Seki horse mackerel and mackerel are also very popular.
Seki horse mackerel and mackerel are also famous in Oita Prefecture, which faces the Bungo Channel, and are served in limited quantities per day. Only in this area can you enjoy thick, fresh, and extremely resilient fish. It is no exaggeration to say that this is the only place where you can enjoy such a dish at such a reasonable price. The free self-serve miso soup is also a nice touch.
<店舗情報>
Store Name：Kamemasa Kurukuru Sushi Yokosodate
Address: 7-1, Kitanaka, Beppu-shi, Oita
Closed: Wednesday
Phone number: 0977-66-5225
summary
These are eight attractive sushi restaurants selected from all over Japan. Even when we speak of sushi restaurants in one word, we can see that each restaurant has a very different character. Please consider visiting a sushi restaurant while looking for one with the taste and atmosphere that best suits your tastes.
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